Persecution has always been part of following Jesus—and Acts 7–8 gives us one of Scripture’s clearest pictures of a faithful witness who stood firm to the very end. As Stephen boldly proclaimed the truth, he faced hardened hearts, violent opposition, and ultimately death. Yet even in suffering, he saw the glory of Christ, experienced the strength of the Holy Spirit, and helped propel the gospel forward. This passage shows us that God sovereignly uses the suffering of faithful witnesses for gospel advancement and the glory of Christ.📖 Scripture: Acts 7:54–8:3🙌 Main Idea: God sovereignly allows the suffering of faithful witnesses for gospel advancement and the glory of Christ.🕊️ Discover how Stephen’s courage, Christ’s presence, and God’s sovereign purpose teach believers today to stand firm—even when the truth is opposed.🔗 Learn more at bereanfamily.comAbout Us – https://bereanfamily.com/start-here/im-new/Plan Your Visit – https://bereanfamily.com/visit/Messages – https://bereanfamily.com/sermons/📅 Message Date: November 30, 2025🎙️ Series: Acts: The Church on the Move#Acts7 #StandFirm #StephenTheMartyr #BereanFamily #ChurchOnTheMove #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #Persecution #FaithUnderFire #HolySpirit #GospelAdvance #JesusChrist #ChristianEncouragement #BiblicalTeaching #ChurchLife